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New South Wales Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New South Wales, Australia in April.

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Sydney Byron Bay Jindabyne The Entrance

Planning a trip to New South Wales, Australia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New South Wales in April

New South Wales, Australia is a region in Australia. The weather in New South Wales in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Thredbo at 17°C (63°F) and warm in Bourke at 29°C (84°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Bourke and 4°C (39°F) in Thredbo.

To explore the conditions in New South Wales, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Broken Hill with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to high rainfall in Port Macquarie with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Sydney gets approximately 192 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore New South Wales by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New South Wales — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sydney)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March25°C (77°F) April23°C (73°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September20°C (68°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in New South Wales in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New South Wales.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New South Wales

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in New South Wales, Australia?

Temperature range in New South Wales (April)

Precipitation variation in New South Wales (April)

Sydney

In April Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
192 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Byron Bay

In April Byron Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
210 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Jindabyne

In April Jindabyne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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The Entrance

In April The Entrance generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Merimbula

In April Merimbula generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New South Wales in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sydney 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Byron Bay 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Jindabyne 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 50 mm (2 in)
The Entrance 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Merimbula 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Coffs Harbour 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

New South Wales weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New South Wales, Australia in April?

New South Wales, Australia typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sydney average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in New South Wales, Australia in April?

Sydney averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does New South Wales, Australia get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in New South Wales, Australia during April, with Sydney averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit New South Wales, Australia?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit New South Wales, Australia with overall perfect weather in Sydney. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Sydney.

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